My Husband's Gym

My husband's gym, a block away,
And which he goes to every day,
Was vandalized; an email sent
Explained the vandal's sole intent.

The locker rooms were crudely marred
With swastikas; there was no guard
To monitor the locker floor,
For there was not a need before.

This crime of hate is sad but worse,
Within a membership diverse,
It's awful knowing there are those
Who'd sink to such appalling lows.

They'll paint the walls, remove the stains
But likely there will be some strains
Among the members, wond'ring who's
The culprit targeting the Jews.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cunningham Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 1:33 PM
It's a sick world full of hatred we live in ilene. There is no place in society for scumbags like them.
Andresen Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 1:20 PM
- What is the meaning of destruction ... I try to understand ... but can't - Violence grows more than weeds ... a scary thought, Ilene - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leffanta Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 1:16 PM
Blame the man who believes the buck stops everywhere but the Oval Office! Trump believes a nation easily divided is easily conquered (especially with Russian assistance in elections)! Of course, education is really to blame since the culprits do not comprehend that, in the end, they are the ones who must pay for it! Aloha! Rico
Wolf Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Just catch the perpetrator and bring him/her to justice. Trump has nothing to do with it; neither does the school system. Every person is responsible for his/her actions. Catch the culprit and let justice run its course.
Allison Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 12:21 PM
mindless violence and sadly antisemitism seems to be spreading. the graffiti etc can be removed but I wish these morons could see the damage deep down they are inflicting on innocent people:-( hugs Jan xx
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